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Comau’s MATE-XT Wearable Exoskeleton Supports Ergonomic Well-Being At John Deere’s Parts Distribution Center In Brazil

April 28, 2023 Comau has equipped John Deere with multiple MATE-XT wearable exoskeletons to help sustain worker well-being, alleviate physical stress and reduce the ergonomic risk within its parts logistics operations. MATE-XT accurately replicates all movements of the shoulder, helping employees perform their jobs comfortably by reducing muscle fatigue without limiting mobility or adding bulk….

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Traceability 4.0. How Omron Can Help You Get More Out of Your Digital Transformation

April 17, 2023 What Is Traceability and Why It Is Important? Traceability is important for many reasons. Without it, it would be virtually impossible to mitigate quality issues in the field. Many industries require tracking and trace for components and assemblies such as automotive, life sciences, food and beverage. These industries require that manufacturers record…

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Omron’s Robotic Solutions: Thousands of Possibilities

April 14, 2023 Robots can improve the productivity of many industries and processes. They can handle a variety of tasks, such as laborious or repetitive work, and can dramatically improve processes in industries such as machine tending, assembly, packaging, and other manufacturing activities. Moreover, they can handle routine operations, allowing employees to perform higher-value tasks….

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Festo’s New DHOP Advances Lab Automation with High-Throughput Pipetting with Closed-Loop Control

March 21, 2023 The DHOP seamlessly integrates with Festo’s world-class mechatronic systems Festo’s new DHOP closed-loop pipette head for high-speed robotic pipetting applications delivers consistent volumes over a wide range of liquid viscosities. In so doing, it assures the utmost in automation flexibility, speed, and feedback where devices are frequently required to handle many liquids. …

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Festo’s New Multi-Axis EXCL Gantry Breaks Price/Performance Barriers in Lab Automation

March 21, 2023 The EXCL gantry checks all the boxes for affordability, performance, flexibility, footprint, and integration Festo introduces the EXCL, a multi-axis gantry kit that lowers acquisition, engineering, and assembly costs for automated sample handling and liquid dispensing in laboratory devices. The EXCL joins Festo’s rapidly expanding portfolio of products dedicated to applications in…

Festo Advances High-Throughput Automated Pipetting with Speedy Closed-Loop Control
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Festo Advances High-Throughput Automated Pipetting with Speedy Closed-Loop Control

March 8, 2023 Festo introduces the DHOP closed-loop pipette head for high-speed robotic pipetting applications requiring consistent volumes over a wide range of liquid viscosities. The DHOP pipette head provides the utmost in automation flexibility, speed, and feedback when devices handle many liquids. (SLAS, Feb. 25 – March 1, San Diego Convention Center, Booth #837) Based on Festo’s…

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Fast MDx and Festo: Saving Lives Worldwide with Low-Cost Molecular Diagnostic Tests

February 27, 2023 High throughput testing for many upper respiratory tract pathogens thanks to automation technology Fast MDx shows how many pathogens can be detected with unrivalled speed without the need for expensive biosecure laboratories. This near-patient testing system, developed by London-based company Fast MDx, cuts the typical 24 to 48 hour waiting time to…

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Endress+Hauser Redefines 4-20mA RTD Temperature Transmitters with iTEMP TMT31

 

The new iTEMP TMT31 temperature transmitter for analog 4-20mA signals is designed by Endress+Hauser to deliver great long-term stability, high accuracy and ease of use. In order to minimize the effort involved in commissioning, device configuration and maintenance, this RTD head transmitter for Pt100/Pt1000 sensors can be ordered pre-configured or parameterized on site from a laptop or tablet using free operating software DeviceCare from Endress+Hauser.

 

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Festo and MassRobotics Select Companies for the Inaugural Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program

The first four companies in the inaugural Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program have been selected by Festo and MassRobotics. The Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst is a new program for the global robotics startup community to advance healthcare developments…

 

 

 

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Festo Introduces the VAEM Valve Controller for Multi-Head Liquid Dispensing

In March of 2020, Festo introduced the VAEM solenoid valve controller for multi-head micro-dispensing in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory applications that require high speed and a low coefficient of variation (CV). The compact and energy efficient VAEM provides individualized control and calibration of to up to eight solenoid valves.